Arnold Spirit Jr., the protagonist of the novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," is a member of the Spokane Indian Reservation and identifies as Native American.
In the novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, the protagonist and narrator is Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as Junior. Arnold is of Native American descent, specifically from the Spokane tribe. He faces many challenges growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington state, but he confronts these obstacles with resilience and humor.
